1 / 5Yanbian University
Yanbian University (延边大学) is in Yanji and is listed in the ChinaPath library as a Strategic partner university with verified programmes, intake, deadlines, tuition and language requirements.
Advisor verdict
YBU is a distinctive choice for Korean-language learners, Korean-heritage students, or anyone wanting a 211 degree at very low cost in a uniquely bilingual border culture.
- Rare Korean–Chinese bilingual environment unmatched elsewhere in China
- 211 status at very affordable tuition (RMB 18,000/year for general bachelor's)
- Strong medicine, Korean language and ethnic-studies programmes
- Dedicated international student online application system
Best for
- ✓ Korean-language learners and Korean-heritage students
- ✓ Students interested in border studies and Northeast Asia
- ✓ Budget-conscious applicants seeking a 211 degree
Recommended paths
Korean Language & Literature
Bachelor / Graduate · Korean / Chinese
The university's signature programme; verify teaching language.Medicine / Clinical Medicine
Bachelor · Chinese
Medical degree — check home-country recognition before advising.Chinese Language / Non-degree
Non-degree · Chinese development
HSK 4 entry for bachelor's; language prep available.World rankings
No verified record
Recruitment snapshot
2026 closed — monitor 2027
- Intake
- Autumn (September)
- Deadline
- Verify next cycle
- Routes
- Bachelor, Master, PhD, Chinese language, exchange
- Tuition
- Bachelor RMB 18,000–27,000/year by discipline; language RMB 13,000/year; application fee RMB 800
- Language
- Bachelor: HSK 4 (180); Korean-taught routes per programme
Campus & living
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Program-level data
Programmes and fees come from the official admission pages where marked verified; unverified fees must be confirmed with the university.
| Programme | Degree | Teaching language | Duration | Tuition / year | Fee status |
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Media & campus life
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- Yanji is a small border city, not a major metropolitan centre.
- Medical degrees require home-country licensing recognition checks.
- Most regular programmes are Chinese-taught; Korean strengths are specialist.
Your advisor will ask
- Is Korean language or Korean-heritage study the central goal?
- Is the student prepared for a small border city lifestyle?
- If medicine: will the degree be recognised at home?
Admission projects & official evidence
Filter the same programme, degree, language and intake. Costs are tuition plus estimated living costs, not an all-inclusive quote. Confirm insurance, application/visa/medical fees, travel and deposits separately. Reviewed project data does not confirm personal eligibility or guarantee admission or scholarships.
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Information & verification
Last verified Sep 2026
Official international student admissions fee and undergraduate pages
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Key points
- Yanbian University · 延边大学 · Yanji
- Strategic partner university · 83% fit score
- Fields: Languages & Communication, Medicine, Business, Chinese Language
- Teaching languages: Chinese, Korean, English
- Tuition on record: Bachelor RMB 18,000–27,000/year by discipline; language RMB 13,000/year; application fee RMB 800
- Admission details verified Sep 2026
Programmes and application routes
Yanbian University accepts international students on the routes listed on its official admission page. ChinaPath keeps the programme names, levels and teaching languages in the same record as the requirements, so you can compare without switching between pages.
Application routes on record: Bachelor, Master, PhD, Chinese language, exchange. Submit through the official route only — third-party agents cannot shorten a review that the university has not started.
- Korean Language & Literature — Bachelor / Graduate, Korean / Chinese
- Medicine / Clinical Medicine — Bachelor, Chinese
- Chinese Language / Non-degree — Non-degree, Chinese development
Admission requirements and documents
Language requirement on record: Bachelor: HSK 4 (180); Korean-taught routes per programme. Confirm the threshold per programme: universities often apply a higher score to medicine, law and joint English-taught degrees.
Documents are the slowest part of the file. Certified translations and notarisation happen outside the university, so they are the first thing to start.
- Passport valid for the full study period
- Highest diploma and transcripts with certified translation
- Language certificate (HSK, IELTS or TOEFL as required)
- Study plan or personal statement for master and doctoral routes
- Two academic reference letters (postgraduate)
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form and financial proof
Costs, scholarships and budget
Tuition on record: Bachelor RMB 18,000–27,000/year by discipline; language RMB 13,000/year; application fee RMB 800. Treat it as a baseline: dormitory, medical insurance, residence permit and daily living costs are charged separately and vary by city.
Scholarships come from the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), provincial or municipal programmes, and university-level awards. Each has its own deadline and portal, and a scholarship application does not replace the admission application.
- Budget band: Value
- Add dormitory or private rent, insurance and living costs
- Check whether the scholarship covers insurance and accommodation
- Keep proof of funds for the visa stage
Deadlines and application timeline
Our record shows the application deadline as Verify next cycle for the Autumn (September) intake. Deadlines are set by the university and can move when a programme fills up, so verify before submitting.
Current status in our library: 2026 closed — monitor 2027.
Why ChinaPath recommends it
YBU is a distinctive choice for Korean-language learners, Korean-heritage students, or anyone wanting a 211 degree at very low cost in a uniquely bilingual border culture.
What to watch: Yanji is a small border city, not a major metropolitan centre. Medical degrees require home-country licensing recognition checks. Most regular programmes are Chinese-taught; Korean strengths are specialist.
- Rare Korean–Chinese bilingual environment unmatched elsewhere in China
- 211 status at very affordable tuition (RMB 18,000/year for general bachelor's)
- Strong medicine, Korean language and ethnic-studies programmes
- Dedicated international student online application system
- Korean-language learners and Korean-heritage students
- Students interested in border studies and Northeast Asia
- Budget-conscious applicants seeking a 211 degree
How ChinaPath verifies this profile
This profile is based on Official international student admissions fee and undergraduate pages and was verified on Sep 2026. Every figure on the page can be traced back to the source listed below.
Where the university has not published a figure yet, we mark it as pending instead of estimating. When the official admission page changes, the record is re-checked and updated.
Next steps
If Yanbian University is on your shortlist, check the language requirement against your current score first, then start the document work. Compare it with one target and one safety option before you commit to a single application.
- Confirm your programme and teaching language
- Check your language score against the requirement
- Start certified translations early
- Build a full budget including city living costs
Frequently asked questions
What is the application deadline for Yanbian University?
Our verified record shows Verify next cycle for the Autumn (September) intake. Deadlines are set by the university, so confirm the final date on the official international admission page before submitting.
How much does it cost to study at Yanbian University?
Tuition on record is Bachelor RMB 18,000–27,000/year by discipline; language RMB 13,000/year; application fee RMB 800. Dormitory, insurance, residence permit fees and living costs are additional, and the city you live in changes the total more than the tuition line does.
What language score do I need for Yanbian University?
Verified requirement on record: Bachelor: HSK 4 (180); Korean-taught routes per programme. Programmes taught in English normally accept IELTS or TOEFL instead of HSK.
Are scholarships available at Yanbian University?
Scholarships for international students come from the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), provincial or municipal programmes, and university-level awards. Each has a separate deadline and portal, and applying for a scholarship does not replace the admission application.
Is Yanbian University a good choice for international students?
YBU is a distinctive choice for Korean-language learners, Korean-heritage students, or anyone wanting a 211 degree at very low cost in a uniquely bilingual border culture. Compare it with two other universities before deciding.
How current is this university profile?
This profile was verified on Sep 2026 against Official international student admissions fee and undergraduate pages. ChinaPath re-checks the record when the university updates its international admission page.
Is Korean language or Korean-heritage study the central goal?
This is one of the questions ChinaPath advisors put to the admissions office before recommending the programme. Ask it in writing so the answer stays on record and can be compared with the official guide.
Official sources
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